Which conditions best describe the Great Depression?

High unemployment and increased poverty

A major result of FDR's New Deal was...

An expansion in power for the federal government

Some people criticized FDR's New Deal programs because they thought the programs...

Made people dependent on the federal government

FDR's plan to "pack" the Supreme Court conflicted with...

The constitutional principle of checks and balances

Expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover...

Was blamed for the suffering of the poor

In the 1930s, FDR changed the federal government's role in the economy by...

Using deficit spending to stimulate economic growth

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Securities and Exchange Commission...

Restored public confidence in financial institutions

The power of labor unions increased during the New Deal because...

The Wagner Act supported workers' rights to organize

The Dust Bowl experiences of Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the...

Effect of geography on people's lives

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The New Deal

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A short quiz on the Great Depression and the New Deal. Based on sample questions from the NY Regents exams.

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Which conditions best describe the Great Depression?
Too much money circulation and high stock prices
High employment and increased real estate investments
High unemployment and increased poverty
Large business investments and low taxes
2
A major result of FDR's New Deal was...
An expansion in power for the federal government
A change in the voting rights for women
The re-institution of the gold standard for U.S. currency
A decline in the federal deficit
3
President Roosevelt wanted New Deal programs like the CCC and the WPA to help...
Farmers
Businesses
Homeowners
Unemployed workers
4
Some people criticized FDR's New Deal programs because they thought the programs...
Ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
Made people dependent on the federal government
Protected small business too much
Reduced the power of the federal government
5
FDR's plan to "pack" the Supreme Court conflicted with...
The constitutional principle of checks and balances
Attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
The Supreme Court's practice of judicial restraint
Restrictions on the number of terms a President could serve
6
Expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover...
Used the military to aid the unemployed
Was blamed for the suffering of the poor
Supported relief and public housing for the needy
Was seen as a role model
7
In the 1930s, FDR changed the federal government's role in the economy by...
Ending efforts to bust trusts
Raising tariffs to protect domestic industries
Reducing programs to help the unemployed
Using deficit spending to stimulate economic growth
8
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Restored public confidence in financial institutions
Provided grants to unemployed workers
Guaranteed loans to failing businesses and banks
Increased the supply of money in the economy
9
The power of labor unions increased during the New Deal because...
The Wagner Act supported workers' rights to organize
Employers and government enjoyed a new spirit of cooperation
Management changed its attitude towards organized labor
A shortage of skilled and unskilled workers developed
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The Dust Bowl experiences of Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the...
Effect of geography on people's lives
Results of the Indian Removal Act
Success of government farm subsidies
Limitation of civil liberties during times of crisis

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